Week 39 - Watermelon

How far along: 39 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 40 lbs.  (dropped a pound since last time, woohoo)

Baby Size: A small watermelon..woah! haha. About 19.9" and 7.5 lbs...but doc says 10 lb. 6 oz.!

The Bump: I think it's looking the same, but I'm sure it's bigger haha

Maternity clothes: Nothing new

Stretch marks: Still no!! Wahooooo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: It's been decent, as good as I can ask for right now, I think!

Miss anything: Same as the past weeks. But really, nothing can take away from the fact of what's going on and WHY I'm missing out on certain things. The best will come of this, I will have a precious baby and everything is worth it :)

Baby movement: Yes..it's funny to see (and feel) her little foot pushing out my skin or her booty making a giant mountain peek.

Food cravings: Nope, nothing really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! but had a few cranky days in there, too. :(

Labor signs? A little less contractions lately; yesterday I was a little queazy which supposedly can be a sign of early labor.

Best moment this week? Doctor appt. however not sure if it was the "best" news finding out that the baby is supposedly 10 lbs. 6 oz.! YIKES! 

Looking forward to: The baby arriving any time now! GAH! Yay!!

Week 38 - Leek

How far along: 38 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 41 lbs. 

Baby Size: A leek. About 19.5" and 7.2 lbs.

The Bump: I feel like it hasn't grown that much, but I'm sure it has lol

Maternity clothes: I don't think I'll be buying anymore at this point. Just a little while longer!

Stretch marks: Still no!! Wahooooo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: It's been OK this past week.

Miss anything: Just the moving around with ease. Oh wait, BOOTS! It's fall and boot season, and I can't wear any because my feet are too swollen to fit :( And I also miss wearing my wedding ring.

Baby movement: Yes! Love love love it.

Food cravings: Nope, nothing really.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! but had a few cranky days in there, too. :(

Labor signs? Just the occasional practice contractions.

Best moment this week? Hearing babies heartbeat at the doctor appt.

Looking forward to: The arrival of baby!!!

Week 37 - Swiss Chard

How far along: 37 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 41 lbs. 

Baby Size: A bunch of Swiss chard. About 19" and 6.7 lbs.

The Bump: I feel like it hasn't grown that much, but I'm sure it has lol

Maternity clothes: I got some leggings! My regular ones were a little too thick and warm

Stretch marks: No!! Wahoo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: It's been alright; besides the bathroom breaks, I would say not too shabby.

Miss anything: Getting a full nights sleep without the bathroom interruptions haha

Baby movement: Yes! She's really stretching around in there. It's so funny to see a giant bump on the top right side of my belly...I'm pretty sure it's her booty she's sticking out at me.

Food cravings: Hmm..I craved Chinese food the other night. But nothing crazy otherwise.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( Aaw I can't wait to be able to wear it again!

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!

Labor signs? Just the occasional practice contractions.

Best moment this week? Working some more on the nursery.

Looking forward to: The arrival of baby!!!

Week 36 - Romaine Lettuce

How far along: 36 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 38 lbs. 

Baby Size: A head of romaine lettuce. About 18.5" and 6 lbs.

The Bump: It's growing; some woman have said they think I'm getting lower.

Maternity clothes: Nothing new.

Stretch marks: No!! Wahoo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Off and on. Some nights good, some not so good. I have to say, typically it's a better night if I only have to get up to go pee just once, rather than the 2 or 3 times!

Miss anything: Having a beer while watching football ('tis the season!) and being able to more around swiftly!

Baby movement: Yes! Lot's of rolls and bumps! It's awesome!

Food cravings: Nothing really, besides, you guessed it..sweets! Although I have calmed down a little with the sweet tooth! Ooh I tried a DQ Pumpkin Pie Blizzard this weekend! I think I'll be craving those a lot this last month! haha

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( and my little replacement ring that was kind of big is now tight! Gah!

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! I don't think I've been too "moody" at all, actually. Those are my thoughts, at least haha

Labor signs? Just the occasional cramps..Braxton Hicks I guess.

Best moment this week? Baby classes were fun and informative and finding out I'm 1cm dilated and 50-60% effaced!

Looking forward to: Baby girl almost being here!!! and going to the doctor again to find out if I'm any more dilated!

Week 35 - Honeydew

How far along: 35 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: About 35ish

Baby Size: Honeydew...I feel like the fruits are getting smaller haha Over 18" and 5.25 lb.

The Bump: It's there and highly visible! 

Maternity clothes: Mom bought me a cute new shirt for Fall!

Stretch marks: No!! Wahoo! *knock on wood*

How's sleep: Off and on. I feel like everytime I say it's good, I jinx it and the next night is bad lol I'm just going to not talk about it anymore!

Miss anything: Not bumping into things with my belly haha

Baby movement: Yes! Love it..feeling lots of rolls!

Food cravings: Nothing in particular; I feel like my appetite is a little bit more normal now; I don't want to eat every sweet thing in sight like I did a few weeks ago.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!

Gender? Girl!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? Off :( 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy! 

Labor signs? No, still just the occasional practice contractions.

Best moment this week? Just feeling lots of movement and getting closer to being done with the babies room. And working on some fun crafts for the room during the weekend!

Looking forward to: Baby classes next weekend!